Metal bonder demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal bonder demographics by:
Metal bonder gender statistics
34.5% of metal bonders are women and 65.5% of metal bonders are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Metal bonder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Metal bonder gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,314
Female income
$37,220
Metal bonder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal bonder positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of metal bonders are female.
Metal bonder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 31.91% |
| 2011 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2012 | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 2013 | 70.35% | 29.65% |
| 2014 | 73.58% | 26.42% |
| 2015 | 75.73% | 24.27% |
| 2016 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2017 | 82.73% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 64.48% | 35.52% |
| 2019 | 64.73% | 35.27% |
| 2020 | 65.62% | 34.38% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
Metal bonder related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal bonders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Metal Bonder | 66% | 34% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Metal bonder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal bonders is White, which makes up 56.8% of all metal bonders. Comparatively, 16.4% of metal bonders are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of metal bonders are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Metal bonder race
| Metal bonder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Metal bonder race and ethnicity over time
See how metal bonder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal bonder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.76% | 13.39% | 9.45% | 22.83% |
| 2011 | 58.82% | 8.99% | 5.72% | 22.87% |
| 2012 | 55.88% | 6.86% | 13.73% | 20.59% |
| 2013 | 58.81% | 13.93% | 6.19% | 18.57% |
| 2014 | 66.67% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 15.87% |
| 2015 | 59.93% | 7.99% | 11.99% | 15.98% |
| 2016 | 53.43% | 10.43% | 9.12% | 20.85% |
| 2017 | 60.12% | 15.35% | 7.67% | 12.79% |
| 2018 | 60.03% | 14.74% | 7.12% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 60.90% | 14.90% | 7.27% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 59.79% | 13.32% | 7.33% | 15.23% |
| 2021 | 56.84% | 14.00% | 8.53% | 16.36% |
Metal bonder wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal bonders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino metal bonders have the lowest average salary at $39,986.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,581 |
| White | $43,994 |
| Black or African American | $40,803 |
| Asian | $43,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,986 |
Average metal bonder age
See how the average age of metal bonders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Metal bonder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Metal bonder age breakdown
The average age of metal bonders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the metal bonder population.
Metal bonder age breakdown
| Metal Bonder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Metal bonder educational attainment
The most common degree for metal bonders is high school diploma, with 50% of metal bonders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 33%
- Diploma, 17%
Metal bonders by degree level
| Metal bonder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Diploma | 17% |
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Metal bonder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal bonders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,410 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal bonders earn a median annual income of $42,139 compared to $41,234 for metal bonders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,234 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,410 |
Metal bonder turnover and employment statistics
Metal bonder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal bonders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal bonder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal bonder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.73% |
| 2011 | 10.10% |
| 2012 | 3.53% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average metal bonder tenure
The average metal bonder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 metal bonders resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal bonder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Metal bonder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal bonders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Electronic Components Assembler | 3.08% | 19,948 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Metal Bonder | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar metal bonder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Electronic Components Assembler | 3.08% | 19,948 |
| Protector Plate Attacher | 3.66% | 111 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal bonders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Metal bonder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |